Harrow.



No. 628,76I. Patented luly Il, |8199. R. J. CHENUWETH.

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(Application led Jan. 28, 1899.) (No Model.)

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N0. 628,761, dated July 11, 1899.

Application filed January 26, 1899. Serial No. 7031502. (No model.)

To all wwln, rf wmfy concer/t:

Be it known that I, ROBERT JAMES CHEN@- WETH, acitizen of the United States, residing at Minnora, in the county of Calhoun and State of W'est Virginia, have invented a new and useful Harrow, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in liarrows of that class which employ revoluble disks; and the prime object in View is to provide an improved structure which embraces knife-bars in connection with revoluble disks or rings and with the elements arranged to attain eiiiciency in pulverizing the ground and crushing the clods.

A further object of the invention is to provide means for adjusting the revoluble disks or ring cutters and the knife-bars in order to compensate for wear of the earth-pnlverizing elements and to bring the same into condition for service to secure thorough reduction of the ground to a pulverized condition.

A further object of the invention is to provide asimple structure adapted to support a drivers seat and to be drawn by a team with the same degree of efficiency as an ordinary harrow; and with the harrow is combined a rake device adapted to be used in covering seed, but which may be raised out of oper ative position by the driver at any time for the purpose of freeing the rake from accu mnlations of weeds or trash.

I/Vith these ends in view my invention consists in the novel combination of elements and in the construction and arrangement of parts, which will be hereinafter fully described and claimed.

To enable others to understand my invention, I have illustrated the preferred embodiment thereof in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, and in which-n l j Figure l is a perspective View of a harrow constructed in accordance with my invention. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional elevation taken centrally through the harrow. Fig. 3 is a vertical transverse section on a plane through the revoluble cylinder and indicated by the dotted line 3 3 of Fig. 2. Fig. 4( is a perspective view of one ofthe drag cutter bars.

Like numerals of reference denote like and corresponding parts in each of the several iigures of the drawings.

The main frame of` my improved harrow consists of the runners 6 7 and the cross-rails 8 9, said rails being joined firmly to the runners at points intermediate of the length thereof. The runners for major portions of their length lie in horizontal planes; but the front ends of the runners are inclined upla series of drag-bars and a revoluble drum or cylinder, and the cross-rails 8 9 serve to unite or couple the runners together and as the support for the drag-bars. The runners `are furthermore provided near their rear ends with the series of openings l2, the openings of each series being arranged one above the other in the same vertical plane, and these perforated parts of the runners support the shaft of a revoluble cylinder or drum.

The crossrail 8 is joined to the runners at the points where the inclined front ends l0 branch therefrom, and said cross-rail is vprovided in its upper edge with a series of notches 13, which open through said upper edge of the rail.- The other cross-rail 9 lies a short distance in rear of the cross-rail 8 and parallel therewith; but the rail 9 is united to the runners at a point above the union of the rail S therewith. Y This cross-rail 9 has a series of notches 14 formed in the lower edge thereof, and the notches of the two rails are in the same planes longitudinally of the harrow for the purpose of fitting the dra-gfbars in the notches of the two cross-rails.

l5 designates the drum-shaft, which is arranged across the main frame 5 near the rear ends of the runners, and the ends of this shaft are fitted in coincident openings l2, which lie in the same horizontal plane. The

revoluble cylinder or drum is mounted loosely on this transverse shaft l5 to rotate freely thereon, and said drum is situated between the parallel runners and near the rear end IOO of the main frame 5. The drum or cylinder consists of the heads or spiders 16, the longitudinal bars 17, and the ring cut-ters or disks 18. The longitudinal bars 17 are united firmly to the heads or spiders 1G to form therewith a skeleton frame, and the ring cutters or disks 18 are fastened to the bars 17 at suitable intervals one from the'other. As shown by Fig. 2, each ring cutter is provided at its inner edge with radial notches 19, that are spaced apart corresponding to the bars 17, and said bars are fitted snugly in the notched edges of the rings. The construction may, however,be reversed by providing the notches in the bars 17 and fitting the edges of the ring cutters therein, as shown by the drawings. Each ring cutter is constructed, preferably, of metal and of any suitable size; but I prefer to bevel the outer edge of each cutter in order to form or produce thereon a circumferential cutting edge 20. By constructingthe longitudinal bars 17 with notches and fitting the ring cutters in said notches the cutters are held on the skeleton frame of the cylinder or drum against movement lengthwise thereof, and the described construction also insures proper spacing of the ring cutters and their retention in parallel relation one to the other. The heads or spiders of the revoluble cylinder or drum are provided with central openings to receive the drum-shaft 15, and this shaft is easily removable from the openings 12 in the main frame and from the heads of the cylinder, whereby the shaft may be adjusted in another pair of openings 12 for the purpose of raising or lowering` the revoluble cylinder within the frame. This adjustment ofthe revoluble cylinder in a vertical direction within the frame is advantageous, because it enables the position of the drum to be changed in order to compensate for wear on the ring cutters of the cylinder. Vhile I have shown and described the frame as having the vertical series of openings for the adjustment of the drum-shaft, Ido not strictly confine myself to the particular means for securing such vertical adjustment, because I am aware that slidable bearings or other mechanical devices may be employed in connection with the drum-shaft to lower the latter as required.

In connection with therevoluble cutterhead or cylinder I employ a series of drag-bars 21, which are arranged in a general longitudinal direction vbetween the runners of the main frame 5. These drag-bars are made of metal in any suitable proportion, and for a part of its length each drag-bar is provided on its lower edge with the reversely-beveled faces 22, that converge to producethe cutting edge 23, which extends for a part of the length of the drag-bar. The front end of each dragbar is provided with a transverse opening 24, and the lower edge of the drag-bar in advance of the cutting edge 23 is at right angles to the faces of the drag-bar in order that the latter may fit snugly in the notches 13 of the crossrail 8. The series of drag-bars have their lower edges .fitted in the notches of the crossrail 8, while their upper edges are received in the notches 14 of the cross-rail 9. As the two cross-rails are arranged in different hori- Zontal planes and as the drag-bars are fitted in notches formed in the reverse faces of the cross-rails,.said,drag-bars are caused to assume inclined positions longitudinally of the frame, so as to lie substantially parallel to the-inclined front ends 10 of the runners, and said drag-bars are held firmly in place by the cross-rails 8 9 and by an adjusting-bar 25. This adjusting bar or rod 25is passed through the openings 24 at the front ends of the series of d rag-bars, and the ends of the adjusting-rod are received in coincident openings 11 of the runners. The drag-bars are free to be adjusted by a slidable movement through the notches in the cross-rails, and the rod 25 may be withdrawn from one pair of openings in the runners, the drag-bars adjusted lengthwise of the frame, and the rod 25 passed through another pair of openings 11 and through the openingsof the drag-bars. Each d rag-bar rests firmly in the notch of the crossrail S, and it is prevented from being pressed or forced upwardly by the cross-rail 9 and the adjustingbar 25. The series of drag-bars have their rear beveled ends extended beyond the cross-rail, so as to lie a suitable distance in front of the ring cutters on the revoluble cylinder. Said drag-bars are furthermore arranged in alternate o1` staggered relation to the ring cutters of the cylinder, and the cutting edges of the drag-bars are thus adapted to crush or cnt the clods which may lie in the path of the barrow, while the ring cutters of the cylinder pulverize the ground and the clods in the intervals between the drag-bars. The harrow is thus adapted to thoroughly harrow the ground and break up 'the clods, and the cutting edges of the bars and rings are especially serviceable in cutting through weeds, vines, and trash.

By slidably fitting the drag-bars in the crossrails and employing the adj listing-rod to coni nect the front ends of the dragbars adjustably to the runners the entire series of dragbars is firmly supported between the runners of the main frame, and provision is made for adjusting said drag-bars lengthwise of the implement and with relation to the revoluble cylinder. is im portant because the cutting edges may always be presented at the proper elevation above the ground, and provision is thus made to com pensate for wear on the 'drag-bars.

Myharrow is designed to be equipped with a seat to accommodate a driver who may ride on the machine, and to protect the driver from the ring cutters a hood is disposed over the revoluble cylinder. Apai-rof curved bars 26 are secured firmly to the runners,and these bars support the hood 27, which is secured firmly thereto. A seat-arch 28 is secured to the curved bars 26, and on this arch is fastened This adjustment of the drag-bars` IOO IIO

from accu m ulations of trash, weeds, dre.

the drivers seat 29. If desired, a suitable foot-rest may be provided,on which the driver may place his feet.

30 designates a rake-head which is arranged in a horizontal position in rear of the runners 6 7, and this rake-head is provided with a series of teeth, which may be of any suitable character. The rake-head is connected adjustably with the main frame 5 by means of the links 3l, which are secured firmly to the head and are attached pivotally at 32 to the runners. The rake-head is provided with a handle 33, that extends upwardly therefrom and is within convenient reach of the driver. The rake-head may be raised or lowered, as desired,by the driver without leaving his seat, because the handle is readily accessible, and the rake may thus be adjusted to clear itself The rake is especially serviceable for covering seed in the ground; but it is evident that the rake may be det-ached by disconnecting the links from the runners.

The implement is designed to be drawn by a team of horses adapted to be hitched in any well-known way to a draft-tongue 34, and this tongue is connected operatively with the runners by a draft-bail 35, having suitable pintles or bolts to fit in two of the openings of the series of openings ll.

I would have it understood that I reserve the right to construct my harrow of any suitable material, and the several elements of the implement may be proportioned as desired by the skilled constructor. It will of course be understood that the elements most exposed to wear will be made of metal; but the framework and some of the other parts of the har row may be of wood or any other suitable material.A

Changes maybe made in the form and. proportion of some of the parts, while their essential features are retained and the spirit of the invention embodied. Hence I reserve the right to Vary the form and proportion of parts.

Having thus fully described the invention, what I claim is-n I. A harrow consisting of a frame, a revoluble cylinder or drum journaled therein, and a series of drag-bars supported in the frame in front of the cylinder,- said drag-bars being adjustable longitudinally of the frame, for the purpose described, substantially as set forth.

2. A barrow consisting of a frame, a revo luble drum or cylinder journaled therein, drag-bars supported in the frame and adj ustable longitudinally thereof, and an adjusting-rod connected to the drag-bars and the frame, substantially as described.

3. A harrow consisting of a frame provided with spaced, notched bars, a revoluble cylinder journaled in said frame in rear of the bars, the series of drag-bars fitted in the notched bars for slidable adjustment therein, and means for fastening the drag-bars in their adjusted positions, substantially as described.

4. A harrow consisting of side runners,- cross-rails secured to the runners one in rear of the other and provided with notches, dragbars tted in the notched rails and having the cutting edges at their rear ends, and an adj listing-rod connected to the drag-bars and fastened adjustably to the runners, substantially as described.

5. A harrow consisting of a frame, having the side runners, a series of drag-bars provided with the cutting edges and arranged longitudinally of the frame andinclined with respect to the horizontal positions of the runners, a revoluble cylinder journaled in. the frame and provided with a series of annular cutters which are in alternate relation to the cutting edges of the drag-bars, and a rake hung to the frame in rear of the revoluble cylinder, substantially as described.

6. In a barrow, the combination with a frame, of a series of drag-bars provided 'with cutting edges and supported in inclined positions to present their cutting edges to the ground', and means for adjusting the dragbars lengthwise of the frame, substantially as described.

7. In a barrow, the combination of a revoluble cylinder provided with annular cutters and adjustable vertically within said frame, inclined drag-bars supported in the frame in advance of the cylinder and in alternate relation to the cutters on lsaid cylinder, and means for adjusting the drag-bars lengthwise ot' the frame, for the purpose described, substanti-ally as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto aflixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

ROBERT JAMES GHENOIVETH. lVitnesses:

MAY CHENOWETH,

E. G. CHENOWETH.

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